Genii Loci

"The making of art, for me, is more than simply recording the world as I see it. It is part of the experience of creating connections with places both urban and rural, and discovering secret elements of a place that often go unnoticed and unappreciated. I incorporate the local view and physical elements for each place, and covey the feeling of connectedness by providing a small glimpse into areas they may not have seen. The brooch causes the veiwers to examine their own connection with this place."